Why should anyone compete?
I asked myself this very question a year ago. At first I couldn't find a reason only excuses "I'll never be Mr O, I'll never make money from it" and so on. But then I came to the realization that is been preparing to compete the day I stepped foot in the gym.
I was putting all this effort in to eat 8 times a day every 2 hours (disagree with how I eat if you like.... But you're wrong) ;) training my ass off, struggling to so simple tasks because I was crippled from DOMS for what? To look good on holidays I never go on, to look good when I get changed? Is it really worth it for the only recognition to be "you look good, what protein you use?"
You want people to look at you and say wow he's worked hard, he's dedicated. Not, oh he's in good shape.
Yes you may not win, yes you might feel a bit crappy for a few weeks and yes you might miss a few nights out. But standing under those lights showering hundreds or even thousands of people what you've been working so hard for, to show people why you were throwing up after those squats or why you're not able to lift your hands above your head.
You might be thinking "ah all I get is a shitty trophy, why should I put myself through this?" Well yes you do get a trophy if you do well, but it's not the trophy itself, it's what it represents. It's showing that you are able to push yourself further than anyone, work harder and stick at it when it gets tough.
I was actually given my current job because they knew I was dedicated and knew I could put up with the bad times and not give in.
So when you think to yourself, should I compete? Well if you're standing in the gym you're already well on your way. #teamrage out!
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